Complete Noob

[emcphx]

I am a complete noob to the sport of buggy builds. I've been an atv rider, (sand dunes), and have always appreciated buggies. I however have never welded, grinded and have only used a cutting torch like twice. But that's kind of why I've always wanted to create / weld my own buggy, because I know absolutly nothing about it. I'd like to create / weld my own crossover buggy some day, something I can use in the sand and dirt. The dirt part of it doesn't necessarily have to be a crawler, just something that can get me around, nothing too extreme. Like I say, has to be able to handle sand and dirt. Here's where the people on this forum can help me. I've been looking into local comunity colleges that have tube and welding classes, I figure this is a good place to start, any other suggestions? thanks.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I am a complete noob to the sport of buggy builds. I've been an atv rider, (sand dunes), and have always appreciated buggies. I however have never welded, grinded and have only used a cutting torch like twice. But that's kind of why I've always wanted to create / weld my own buggy, because I know absolutly nothing about it. I'd like to create / weld my own crossover buggy some day, something I can use in the sand and dirt. The dirt part of it doesn't necessarily have to be a crawler, just something that can get me around, nothing too extreme. Like I say, has to be able to handle sand and dirt. Here's where the people on this forum can help me. I've been looking into local comunity colleges that have tube and welding classes, I figure this is a good place to start, any other suggestions? thanks.

LEARNING TO WELD IS GONNA BE THE FIRST THING I WOULD RECOMMEND...AND TMCC HAS A GREAT WELDING PROGRAM.....

AS FAR AS THE TUBE BENDING,THERE ARE A FEW ARTICLES ON THE NET AND AN AWESOME SOFTWARE CALLED BEND-TECH http://bend-tech.com/ THAT CAN HELP YOU PUT YOUR IDEAS INTO THE REAL THING WITH LESS TRIAL AND ERROR. QUITE A FEW OF US US HAVE THE SOFTWARE AND SOME OF OUR MEMBERS DO IT OLD SCHOOL.....http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/index.html

IM SURE WE CAN ANSWER MOST ANY QUESTION......

WELCOME TO TRG.COM!!!

[Tfab]

LEARNING TO WELD IS GONNA BE THE FIRST THING I WOULD RECOMMEND...AND TMCC HAS A GREAT WELDING PROGRAM.....

AS FAR AS THE TUBE BENDING,THERE ARE A FEW ARTICLES ON THE NET AND AN AWESOME SOFTWARE CALLED BEND-TECH http://bend-tech.com/ THAT CAN HELP YOU PUT YOUR IDEAS INTO THE REAL THING WITH LESS TRIAL AND ERROR. QUITE A FEW OF US US HAVE THE SOFTWARE AND SOME OF OUR MEMBERS DO IT OLD SCHOOL.....http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/index.html

IM SURE WE CAN ANSWER MOST ANY QUESTION......

WELCOME TO TRG.COM!!!

Man did you land a bend tech sponsorship or something?
-Lisa

[MR.ROCKAPE]

Man did you land a bend tech sponsorship or something?
-Lisa

BEEN HAD IT.....TESTED BT PRO 6 MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS RELEASED!!!!:eek:

:clown:

[Tfab]

I am a complete noob to the sport of buggy builds. I've been an atv rider, (sand dunes), and have always appreciated buggies. I however have never welded, grinded and have only used a cutting torch like twice. But that's kind of why I've always wanted to create / weld my own buggy, because I know absolutly nothing about it. I'd like to create / weld my own crossover buggy some day, something I can use in the sand and dirt. The dirt part of it doesn't necessarily have to be a crawler, just something that can get me around, nothing too extreme. Like I say, has to be able to handle sand and dirt. Here's where the people on this forum can help me. I've been looking into local comunity colleges that have tube and welding classes, I figure this is a good place to start, any other suggestions? thanks.Sorry bout the thread jack new guy....WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE

BEEN HAD IT.....TESTED BT PRO 6 MONTHS BEFORE IT WAS RELEASED!!!!:eek:

:clown::rolleyes: Superstar in your own mind
-Lisa

[jeeper89]

welcome the the forum, but i would go learn to weld at WNC not TMCC:gapteeth:

[RockRunner]

welcome. just learn to weld period. some people can do it, some cannot. weld first the other stuff later. :Big Grin:

[slvrbck]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM! IF MY 7 YR OLD CAN WELD...ANYBODY CAN!!

[jeeper89]

WELCOME TO THE FORUM! IF MY 7 YR OLD CAN WELD...ANYBODY CAN!!

dont say that..... have you seen Big Blue?:gapteeth:

[slvrbck]

dont say that..... have you seen Big Blue?:gapteeth:

VERY TRUE....I'D PUT CHRISTOPHER AGAINST HIM ANY DAY!!!

[4X4BABE]

Welcome to the board.

[emcphx]

LEARNING TO WELD IS GONNA BE THE FIRST THING I WOULD RECOMMEND...AND TMCC HAS A GREAT WELDING PROGRAM.....

AS FAR AS THE TUBE BENDING,THERE ARE A FEW ARTICLES ON THE NET AND AN AWESOME SOFTWARE CALLED BEND-TECH http://bend-tech.com/ THAT CAN HELP YOU PUT YOUR IDEAS INTO THE REAL THING WITH LESS TRIAL AND ERROR. QUITE A FEW OF US US HAVE THE SOFTWARE AND SOME OF OUR MEMBERS DO IT OLD SCHOOL.....http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/bendin_tube/index.html

IM SURE WE CAN ANSWER MOST ANY QUESTION......

WELCOME TO TRG.COM!!!

I looked at the link, thanks. It seems there are a few versions of bend-tech, is there one that is recomended or one that everyone uses?

[MR.ROCKAPE]

I looked at the link, thanks. It seems there are a few versions of bend-tech, is there one that is recomended or one that everyone uses?

IT DEPENDS ON YOUR BUDGET AND WHAT YOU WANNA DO WITH IT....I BUILT A COUPLE RIGS WITH JUST THE EZ....BUT STRTING WITH THE TRUGGY I WAS USING BT-PRO....IT IS NICE TO LET YOU SEE THE ASSEMBLY BEFORE ONE PIECE IS BENT!!!

[BIG BLUE]

dont say that..... have you seen Big Blue?:gapteeth:

VERY TRUE....I'D PUT CHRISTOPHER AGAINST HIM ANY DAY!!!

hey im not ready to go up against a seven year old yet...slow your guys roll. baby steps!

Welcome to the board. Get a plan, learn to weld and follow your plan...sucks doing things twice.

[MR.ROCKAPE]

...sucks doing things twice.

TWICE???

YOU WOULD BE KICK'N ASS IF TWICE WAS IT FOR YA!!!:mullet: